As I continue to train in and practice personal protection my evaluation of the world that surrounds me continues to evolve. A thought exercise that I have done for quite a few years now is try to prioritize the most essential elements of self-defense for the civilian. Occasionally, my criteria changes based on my further... Continue Reading →
I have carried in the appendix position almost exclusively for quite some time now. My primary reason for switching to AIWB was concealment, but upon making the switch I realized many other significant advantages, including the speed of the draw. Before making this switch to exclusive appendix carry I often used the mode for many... Continue Reading →
I seldom travel far from home anymore, but in years past I often would be several hours drive from home for my work. I would routinely work at different office locations that were between two and five hours drive from home. It was always on my mind: what would happen if an emergency situation occurred... Continue Reading →
I carry OC Spray daily, all the time, even though I always carry a handgun. I have taken OC Spray training from different instructors who specialize in it as I consider it an integral part of civilian oriented self-defense. OC Spray fills a completely different defensive role than does the handgun. The pistol is a... Continue Reading →
First, let me say that you must be cognizant of the laws in the jurisdiction where you hunt. Some states, or some state or federal lands, etc…, have laws or ordinances that prohibit concealed carry while hunting in the field. For the majority of the nation that is exempt from such stupidity, there is no... Continue Reading →
The defensive firearms community has paid some lip service to the “run to the store gun” or “grab a gallon of milk gun” gun, but the issue I take with that is going to such places is by no means low on the risk profile. There is a reason that gas stations are called “stop... Continue Reading →
As I write this article the Kyle Rittenhouse trial is still ongoing as the Jury is deliberating. By the time you read this, we will likely know the verdict. Regardless of the outcome, one point that was raised by the prosecution against Rittenhouse, and used against him, was the fact that he had body armor... Continue Reading →
I am entirely in favor of carrying as much gun as possible. A man should carry a real fighting pistol, just dress around the gun, etc… However, when someone tells me that he or she only owns and carries full-size pistols, there are two possible conclusions: first, this individual might literally have no professional or... Continue Reading →
Here are several advantages that a small-frame revolver holds over an autoloader for deep concealment: Due to the shape of the rounded grip profile, a revolver that rides close to the belt line for maximum concealment offers a better grip than does an autoloader. The front strap of an auto rides directly on top of,... Continue Reading →
Having worked with different OC spray devices over the years, and being quite vocal in my recommendation to carry OC spray even (especially) if you are a gun carrier, I am always experimenting with these options. I recently picked up a few of the POM units and, like many who have moved to it, I... Continue Reading →
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